UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 17)

1. The Summit was co-organised by France, Barbados and India.

2. The objective of the summit was to address climate change, biodiversity crisis and development challenges.

3. UNESCO was the official partner of the Summit.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 2

Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura are the disputed territories between:

(a) India and Bhutan

(b) China and Nepal

(c) India and China

(d) India and Nepal

QUESTION 3

With reference to the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, consider the following statements:

1. NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India signed the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2033.

2. It will promote gender equality.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION 4

With reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements:

1. It was established under a 1998 treaty called the “Rome Statute”.

2. India is a member country of the ICC.

3. It investigates crimes of concern to the international community.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 5

Fuego volcano was in the news recently due to eruptions. It is located in:

(a) Guatemala

(b) Peru

(c) Mexico

(d) U.S.A

ANSWERS TO MCQs

1. (c)

FYI:

— The Summit was co-organised by France, Barbados and India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The objective of setting the foundations for a new global financing architecture beyond the Bretton Woods system to address climate change, biodiversity crisis and development challenges. Hence, statement 2 is  correct.

— As an official partner of the Summit, UNESCO co-organised two official events on the financing of Education and Global public goods, an affiliated event on youth innovation, and hosted 10 official panel discussions at UNESCO headquarters. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

(Source: http://www.unesco.org)

2. (d)

FYI:

— The Indian Embassy said that India’s position on its boundary with Nepal is well-known, consistent and unambiguous amidst discontent within the Opposition parties here over reports claiming that the Indian government is undertaking construction activities in areas that Nepal has included in its map.

— Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura are the disputed territories between India and Nepal.

— The border dispute between Nepal and India must be resolved on the basis of the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

3. (b)

FYI:

— NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India signed the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

— GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027 represents the UN development system’s collective offer to the Government of India, in line with the national vision for development, for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting gender equality, youth empowerment and human rights. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— The GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027 is built on four strategic pillars derived from the 2030 Agenda – People, Prosperity, Planet and Participation. The four interlinked pillars have six outcome areas focusing on Health and Well Being; Nutrition and Food Security; Quality Education; Economic Growth and Decent Work; Environment, Climate, WASH and Resilience; and Empowering People, Communities, and Institutions.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Source: pib.gov.in)

4. (b)

FYI:

— The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established under a 1998 treaty called the “Rome Statute”. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The ICC, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.

— It “investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.” Hence, statement 3 is correct.

— Presently, 123 countries are party to the Rome Statute, including Britain, Japan, Afghanistan, and Germany. However, the USA has kept its distance, maintaining that ICC should not exercise jurisdiction over citizens of countries that are not a party to it. Similarly, India and China have also abstained from membership. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

5. (a)

FYI:

— As the Fuego volcano erupted, pouring thick clouds of ash over adjacent towns and fields, Guatemalan officials evacuated over a thousand people and blocked a route.

— One of Central America’s most active volcanos, the conical Volcan de Fuego reaches an altitude of 12,346 feet (3,763 meters) above sea level at its peak.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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